Sotalol

Common brands: Sotalol, Betapace, Lasix, Betapace Af, Sotylize

Top reporter: Unichem Pharmaceuticals (Usa), Inc.

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16,299
Total Reports
5,749
Serious Reports
1,691
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (10.37%)

Patient Demographics

Male
7,378
Female
7,528

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Sotalol.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 ATRIAL FIBRILLATION 1,194
7.4%
2 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 955
5.9%
3 DYSPNOEA 925
5.7%
4 FATIGUE 887
5.5%
5 DIZZINESS 749
4.6%
6 DIARRHOEA 732
4.5%
7 NAUSEA 716
4.4%
8 OFF LABEL USE 666
4.1%
9 ASTHENIA 641
4.0%
10 HYPOTENSION 602
3.7%
11 FALL 564
3.5%
12 DEATH 506
3.1%
13 DRUG INTERACTION 506
3.1%
14 MALAISE 478
3.0%
15 HEADACHE 464
2.9%
16 ELECTROCARDIOGRAM QT PROLONGED 442
2.7%
17 PAIN 430
2.7%
18 VOMITING 426
2.6%
19 ARTHRALGIA 399
2.5%
20 GASTROINTESTINAL HAEMORRHAGE 395
2.4%
21 PNEUMONIA 392
2.4%
22 BRADYCARDIA 391
2.4%
23 COUGH 378
2.3%
24 WEIGHT DECREASED 365
2.3%
25 PALPITATIONS 352
2.2%
26 CHEST PAIN 334
2.1%
27 PRURITUS 334
2.1%
28 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 326
2.0%
29 ANAEMIA 326
2.0%
30 ARRHYTHMIA 321
2.0%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.